Duct Tape
How to Choose the Right Duct Tape for the Job
When it comes to selecting a duct tape, it’s important to understand how they are tested and measured.
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What is the difference between duct tape and gaffer’s tape?
September 23, 2018
Learn how duct tape and gaffer’s tape differ in adhesive strength, surface finish and removability—helping you choose the right tape for either durable repairs and sealing or clean, temporary applications in professional and industrial settings.

Why would I want a tape with a writable backing?
July 16, 2018
Learn how tapes with writable backings make labeling faster, clearer and more reliable by allowing you to write directly on the surface without smudging or fading—helping improve organization, communication and identification across packaging, jobsite and operational environments.

How is tape used in hotel applications?
July 2, 2018
Learn how tape supports hotel operations behind the scenes—from maintenance, repairs and carpet installation to event setup and room preparation—helping staff maintain safety, efficiency and consistent guest-ready standards across high-traffic hospitality environments.

Why shouldn’t I tape down cables with duct tape?
May 11, 2018
Learn why using duct tape to secure cables can create safety hazards, leave behind sticky residue, and fail under pressure—making purpose-built solutions like gaffer’s tape a safer, cleaner, and more reliable choice for managing cables in professional environments.

What is the difference between co-extruded and laminated duct tape?
April 26, 2018
Learn how co-extruded duct tape differs from laminated duct tape in construction and performance—co-extruded tape bonds layers into a single unified structure for greater durability and moisture resistance, while laminated tape uses bonded layers that offer more flexibility and conformability for general-purpose applications.

Where is tape used in manufacturing?
April 25, 2018
Learn how tape is used across manufacturing environments to support assembly, surface protection, masking, sealing, and process efficiency—helping improve production workflows, reduce defects, and ensure consistent performance from fabrication through final packaging.

What is “laminated” duct tape?
March 19, 2018
Learn how laminated duct tape is constructed using layered film, cloth, and adhesive that are bonded together for strong, flexible performance—making it ideal for general-purpose sealing, bundling, and repairs where conformability and reliable adhesion are essential across a variety of surfaces.

What is “co-extruded” duct tape?
February 21, 2018
Learn how co-extruded duct tape is engineered through a seamless manufacturing process that bonds the backing, cloth, and adhesive layers together for increased strength, improved durability, and resistance to delamination in demanding industrial and HVAC applications.

5 Tapes Every HVAC Contractor Needs in their Toolbox
January 22, 2018
Every true craftsman knows that it is essential to be prepared for everything the job might throw at them, and in the HVAC field, there is no limit to the unexpected. Different materials and environments demand the use of different types of tape, and coming unprepared to the job at hand can lead to tape…